89%
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Silvanus Extrait bottle Silvanus
Extrait Concentration Edp
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2020 Year 2023
££ Price Tier ££
Al Fouz Eau de Parfum bottle Al Fouz

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Silvanus
A truly divisive scent: some hail it a masterpiece of clean, woody floral, while others find the lily-of-the-valley too overwhelming, synthetic, or just 'screechy'. You definitely need to try this one for yourself first.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Al Fouz
This is a serious contender for an affordable amber-woody fragrance - a true 'sleeper OP' as one reviewer put it. While some see it as a 1:1 dupe, others appreciate its unique, less sweet take on a popular DNA. Expect potent performance and a well-crafted scent that punches above its weight.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 14% 14%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 3% 5%
Sweet 13% 19%
Warm 24% 13%
Woody 19% 21%
Earthy 11% 9%
Animalic 35% 36%
Fresh 12% 14%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Silvanus Extrait
Al Fouz EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Saffron 100% vs 31%
Shared Notes
Cedar 19% vs 40%
Shared Notes
Musk 49% vs 66%
Only in Silvanus
Ambergris 50%
Only in Al Fouz
Fir Resin 33%

Accords

Silvanus Al Fouz
100%
Warm Spicy
46%
73%
Musky
100%
95%
Woody
44%
86%
White Floral
77%
86%
Amber
81%
62%
Animalic
74%
65%
Powdery
71%
63%
Fresh
58%
Oud
54%
Balsamic
47%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
46%
Musky shared
73%
100%
Woody shared
95%
44%
White Floral shared
86%
77%
Amber shared
86%
81%
Animalic shared
62%
74%
Powdery shared
65%
71%
63%
Oud
58%
Balsamic shared
54%
47%

Performance

Silvanus Al Fouz
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Silvanus

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, soapy nature and moderate-to-strong Projection make it suitable for office and formal wear without being overpowering. While unique, it's not overtly seductive for dates, and while fresh, its complexity isn't ideal for active sports.

Al Fouz

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal

Given its strong performance and rich, warm accords, Al Fouz is best suited for evenings and cooler weather. It's a great choice for dates and formal events where its potency can shine without being overwhelming. Casual wear is fine, especially in autumn or winter, but I'd dial back the sprays.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
84%
Accord
87%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Woody, White Floral accords and Saffron, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Silvanus
Al Fouz
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